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Yeah, me too. Lots of Ahhhhh experiences. I too get tired of paying someone to listen to me. Sometimes it helps to keep or get me back on track. But so often it feels like I am just talking to a computer who acknowleges what I say but with no real empathy. Not just waste of $$ but also time to drive...

Looking for work sucks. One thing I have found effective in a job search is do informational interviews. I have a resume ready, show it to people I know not to get or ask for a job, but to ask for feed back on the resume and ask what kinds of jobs they think I might qualify for. Then I ask if they h...

Nights are cool, mornings are cloudy, afternoons clear sky and warmer.

Work has been a little stressful these last few days. Alot of urgent calls. Taking them one by one helps to keep from feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Its challenging indeed to keep my focus.

(((crystalgaze)))

Way to go crystalgaze. you did it and can do it again when needed.

Tell me more about natural lithium supplement and backup vitamins.

((Crystalgaze))

pablos

((((lisalou)))) take some deep breaths. Breathe. Its ok to say these things you have shared. This is the place to do it. Have no shame. We are here to listen. Do you have a plan? Can you arrange for an after care program, support, resources, followup? These are all important. We all need a plan and ...

I am doing better now. I have balanced my eating with my exercise. My problem came when I was exercising to the point I could not balance it with my eating. I also was eating some hidden sugars which only made me crave more, eat more and then felt like I needed to exercise more. It was a viscious cy...

I am doing ok. Following my regime, food, exercise, meditation, etc.
I am concerned for my wife who is worried to death she will loose her job. I can only be there for her and not get caught up in the fear and anxiety. One thing, one day at a time.
pablos

Water works ARE ok. You said, "Just trying to take it all in stride", like my saying "go with the flow." I picture myself in a white water raft flowing rapidly through rough white water and getting drenched, knowing it is only temporary and there will be a calm mirror soon and I ...

No one likes to be in pain. I am sorry you are in pain. I too, have experience up's and down's of depression and medications that stop working, changes in medications and waiting for the new one to take affect and some that did not. It seemed like forever. I have found the importance of a good food ...

Welcome (((( shingjea )))),

Yes, depression causes isolation and visa versa. You are in a good place here at the site. Stay with us and browes the site.

pablos

Pulse, We are glad you are here. Your story is significant and important. You are important! You matter!. Please, feel free to share your story when you are ready and feel comfortable. As for the other "unrelated" medical issue, you would be surprise how other medical conditions affect dep...

Happy belated birthday, ****Jeanie****

Warm Hugs ((((((Jeanie))))) and many, many, many more!!!

Thank you for all that you are and do.

Awesome lady!

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Stephan,

Thank you, for sharing. Todays sharing ring some bells for me.

pablos

Pulse. WELCOME! I am sorry are experiencing depression. You came to the right place. We all struggle with the same issues you are facing. I did not realize I was suffering from depression until I was on my first job after college. I think I had been suffering for a long time and did not realize it. ...